Homemade Tortilla Chips

VEGAN

APPETIZERQUICK

FRYING

SNACK

CRISPY

Adapted from Serious Eats on October 27, 2024

Active:

6 minutes

Total:

10 minutes

Cover image for Homemade Tortilla Chips recipe

Ingredients

Serves/makes 10

Oil

1 1/2 quarts (1.4L) peanut, vegetable, or canola oil

Tortillas

16 fresh corn tortillas, cut into 6 wedges each

Seasoning

Kosher salt

Instructions

1.
Heat oil in a large wok or Dutch oven to 350°F (177°C).
2.
Add 1/3 of the tortilla chips and cook, agitating and flipping them constantly with a wire mesh spider, until bubbles slow to a trickle and chips are pale golden brown, about 2 minutes.
3.
Transfer to a paper towel–lined bowl, season with salt, and toss.
4.
Allow to drain for 30 seconds, then transfer to a second bowl.
5.
Repeat with the remaining chips in 2 more batches.

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Notes

Active Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 100 chips